Clipper Ship "Thermopylae" Preparing to Leave Aberdeen on Her Maiden Voyage 1868.
Artist
Eric F.G. Berryman
(Cornwall, England)
AssociatedAssociated with
THERMOPYLAE
(clipper ship, 1868 - 1907)
Date1993
Object Namepainting
Mediumwatercolour on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 56 cm, Width: 38 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1993.
Copyright© Eric Berryman
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG010202
Keywords
The work shows Thermopylae's Indian Teak hull painted in its original green, gold and white livery. The vessel is also shown as a fully rigged ship. The ship was later reduced to a barque rig, reducing speed, but also reducing the number of crew required to sail it.
The first voyage of the Thermopylae was from Aberdeen to London beginning on 21st September 1868 skippered by William Edward. The cargo, was granite and whisky two of the regular exports out of the city at the time.
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The "Thermopylae", built in Aberdeen for fast transport, especially that of tea from China, ended her days in Portugal as target practice for their navy.
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